The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has stressed the importance of data backups in preventing and mitigating cyber attacks. In its latest communication, the authority highlighted the evolving cyber threat landscape and said that APRA-regulated firms must remain vigilant, implement risk mitigation strategies, and periodically self-assess against established information security practices. The body noted some common weaknesses in industry practices and promised to share insights to help firms bolster their cyber defences.

M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical